The Greatest Zugzwang in Chess History

In this video, I share one of the greatest chess games of all time between Friedrich Saemisch and Aron Nimzowitsch. The game was place in Copenhagen in March 1923.

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[GaryTheGray]

Thanks for explaining the individual pieces and how they're all trapped. And yes, I'd love to see more content like this. 🍕

[olopaxx]

I'd love to see more content like this, i love seeing these types of games

[kevingrupa]

I first saw this game some 50 years ago. One thing I just noticed here: Black's queen does not participate in the final position at all. All the zugzwang captures are by the other pieces and 4 of the 7 pawns. Black is essentially playing with a full queen advantage.

[Potpan]

I don't normally comment, but I'd definitely like to see more historical chess games. It's always nice to learn about chess history, especially with your analysis!

[xoxoxoxoxoxo]

Would be amazing if you covered some historical games Eric

[maxprokopenko]

Thanks Eric! I spent 449 days in hospital recently and your videos and streams helped me keep calm and sane.

[josepherhardt]

For anyone interested, the German "z" is prounced "ts." Think of the final consonant sound in the word "rats." While the German short "a" is not exactly a short English "u, " Zugzwang (capitalized in German because it is an ordinary noun) is pronounced "tsoogtsvung." (The German "w" actually has a "v" sound; German "f" and "v" are pronounce as English "f." )

[icelick]

One more move for white that wasn't explained is Bh3 (after moving the h pawn), which runs into Rf3 losing the queen.

[jordanb]

defiantly more videos like this, love hearing you commentate and analyze historical games so

[FT]

I've been playing for a long time and have never seen this game-- what a treat! fantastic job. I also really liked the coverage of nimzowitsch's plans in the opening/middlegame, it was very instructive.

[robdaniels]

Hopefully speaking for other YouTube viewers, would absolutely love if you made a “games you must know” series!!!

[weetabixharry]

My own stupidity puts me in a permanent state of zugzwang. Every move loses.

[jaingalt]

The golden coins game and evergreen game where the games that made me fall in love with chess!!

[PiquantPan]

Another vote for a series on “Chess Games to Know, ” having a repertoire of iconic games to study and refer to and eventually memorize is a huge benefit to amateur players of all strengths

[ahmedsayeed]

What a game! Have seen so many "immortal" games but never came accross this. A brilliancy without any flashy tactics.
A series on "games every chess player should know" would be terrific coming from Eric.

[caseyvaughn]

I would like to see more content like this, yes please. Thanks for going through all of the moves, a lot of people would’ve called it trivial and moved. You have a knack for teaching!

[PaulsGarageProjects]

You're an excellent teacher Eric, really appreciate this kind of content!

[davidreid]

Great choice of game to analyse Eric. The idea for a series is a good one. Nigel short's "king walk" might be a suggestion, or perhaps Fischer-Petrosian 4 queens?

[troycongdon]

Morgan Freeman is the narrator you want if you want to see a good movie. Eric Rosen is the narrator you want if you want to watch a good chess game. I enjoyed the coverage of a classic game, thanks for the content sir!

[ItsAsparageese]

Omg YES please definitely talk through more games! I'm pretty sure this is my very favorite type of content from chess creators. It's great to see people sharing their unique perspectives on historical games they're passionate about, and it really helps for memorizing the games too! Thanks for all your awesome content dude